Kitchen Assistant
Yorkshire Garden CentresJobsCloseBy Editorial Insights
Yorkshire Garden Centres is hiring a Kitchen Assistant at Tong Garden Centre in Bradford for a permanent role, 35.5 hours weekly, 8am to 4pm shifts, Tuesday to Sunday on rotating shifts. Pay ranges £10.84 under 21 or £12.71 over 21, with daytime hours and a supportive team culture. You’ll cook and prepare menu items, manage stock, maintain hygiene and cleanliness, reduce waste, and support a busy catering team while delivering great customer experiences. Ideal candidates have kitchen or hospitality experience, good communication, reliability, and knowledge of food hygiene; Level 2 is desirable. To apply, tailor your CV to show pace and food safety credentials, confirm shift availability and why you fit here.
🍽️ Kitchen Assistant
Tong Garden Centre
- Contract: Permanent
- Average weekly working hours: 35.5 hours, shifts are between 8am - 4pm
- Week 1 working days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday
- Week 2 working days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday
- Hourly Pay: £10.84 for under 21 year olds, £12.71 if above the age of 21
Love cooking, working in a busy team, and creating great food for customers?
We're looking for enthusiastic Kitchen Assistants to join our friendly catering team at Tong Garden Centre. If you're passionate about food, enjoy a fast-paced environment, and take pride in delivering excellent customer experiences, we'd love to hear from you!
What You'll Be Doing
As a Kitchen Assistant, you'll help keep our kitchen running smoothly by:
✅ Preparing and cooking menu items to a high standard
✅ Supporting your team to deliver great food and service
✅ Receiving, storing and organising deliveries
✅ Maintaining excellent food hygiene and cleaning standards
✅ Washing dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment
✅ Checking stock, dates and food quality
✅ Using kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
✅ Helping to reduce waste and keep the kitchen organised
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who:
🌟 Has experience in a kitchen, catering or hospitality environment
🌟 Works well in a busy team and communicates effectively
🌟 Is organised, reliable and able to use their initiative
🌟 Understands food hygiene, allergens and kitchen safety
🌟 Can stay calm under pressure and maintain high standards
🌟 Holds a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (desirable)
Why Join Yorkshire Garden Centres?
🌿 A GREAT Place to Work Friendly, supportive teams and a positive working environment.
⏰ Daytime Hours Only No late nights. Enjoy a better work-life balance.
🛍️ Up to 33% Staff Discount Discounts across selected departments and concessions.
🚗 Free On-Site Parking
🏆 Recognition & Rewards Monthly awards, celebrations and recognition programmes.
🎉 Team Events & Free Treats Regular engagement events and team get-togethers.
🌴 Enhanced Holiday Entitlement Increasing with length of service.
📚 Training & Development Opportunities Helping you grow your career.
💚 Wellbeing Support Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 GP access, mental health support and more.
💷 Company Pension Scheme
🪴 Giving Back to Our Communities Supporting local charities and causes through our Kindness Pot initiative.
Ready to Join Us?
If you're looking for a rewarding role in a friendly, fast-paced kitchen environment, we'd love to hear from you.